England has retained ASHES by winning the fourth test in Melbourne by an innings and 157 runs. After losing the third Test at Perth, England dominated the fourth test by restricting Australia for just 98 runs in the first innings. James Anderson and Chris Tremlett are the bowling heroes for England. They took 4 wickets each in the first innings on a pacer friendly track. However Aussie bowlers didn’t get any assistance from the Melbourne Pitch. England replied in style with scoring 513 runs in the first innings powered by Trott's unbeaten 168.
England bowlers once again rose to the occasion on a flatter wicket and troubled the Aussie batsmen with menacing swing. Australia didn't manage to put up any fight and were bowled out for 258, thus losing the match and along with it, the Ashes. This is also Australia's biggest loss against England since Old Trafford 1956! In the second innings, Tim Bresnan took 4 wickets and Graeme Swann took two.
Ricky Ponting becomes the first Aussie captain to lose the Ashes 3 times! The fifth and final test will be held in Sydney next week.
Trott is the Man of the Match for his unbeaten 168.
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